you're 6!

you'll probably never know how many hours I spent organizing your birthday party last week with 20 of your friends. but you'll always remember last night when I put my head in the bath water with my clothes on to teach you how to hold your breath because you were afraid to go to swimming class.

and so this is my prayer, the one true wish of my heart. that you remember the little things, the good things. that they remind you every day of how much you're loved. that they reveal the kindness and bravery you have inside, and carry you through any trial.

I am so grateful and proud that you call me Maman.

I love you, I love you, I love you.

Happy Birthday.

Comments

[Bethany]

Happy birthday to the boys, and happy mommyversary to you! I know that those little, good things will stick with them because they know they're loved.

[Ninotchka]

Awww, sweet boys! Please give them a hug and kiss from "that crazy American" they met last August. Their beautiful "au domain" still ring in my ears and my heart!

[susan]

happy birthday boys!!! your party must have been fantastic!
irene, you must be so proud :)

[Ashley]

i found you via shutter sisters...hi there :)

this is a very, very sweet post. what a great picture

[Chris]

Happy birthday, guys!!

[bella]

Happy birthday to two of the sweetest 6 year old I know. xo from both me and Angie.

[jenny v.]

oh yes, happy happy birthday! max turns 6 in march... i'm a bit in shock over the fact that i have such a big boy!

(and we're looking for swimming lessons right now too, hehe.)

[Mandy]

Awww. They are so adorable! (: 6. Wow, I don't remember anything from I was 6. But I'm sure my mother and father loved me then and still love me today. (:

[joanna]

happy birthday to your boys, Irene! =)

[g.]

I love the photo :)
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[Hyein]

생일 축하합니다 :-)

[liz elayne]

this made me tear up...you are a brave, wise mama...

happy birthday to your dear boys!

[Vanessa]

Aw, happy birthday to your little darlings! They have grown so much!

[Elaine]

Happy Birthday to the boys! Hope it was a lovely day for them both!

[patricia]

oh my, this post made me cry! such a heartwarming feeling this gives. happy birthday to your twin boys! i wish them something that will make them smile and make their little hearts leap for joy everyday.

[tut-tut]

Yes, only a loving mom would put her head in the drink. Happy belated birthday to all.

[Heather]

Sweet little birthday boys! Congrats to Maman and Papa on six successful years of parenting!

[melanie]

Happy birthday to your boys! (oh my stars, six?! they really look like little guys now... they've lost all those toddlerish characteristics. sigh.)

[Li]

a heart-warming snippet. happy (belated) birthday to your boys :) time seems to go so quick when you have kids.

[Sam]

They're SIX? How did that happen?

A very happy birthday to Sean and Will!

(But I'm still boggled...SIX?!)